3 die in New Mexico from drinking hand sanitizer
The state Department of Health said the cases were reported to the New Mexico Poison Control Center, with the first coming in early May. The other cases occurred since May 29.
The state Department of Health said the cases were reported to the New Mexico Poison Control Center, with the first coming in early May. The other cases occurred since May 29.
Scottsdale nightclubs in Old Town close, 1 charged for social distancing violations
A nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale was charged with a misdemeanor for not complying with new health and safety guidelines set by Governor Doug Ducey.
A nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale was charged with a misdemeanor for not complying with new health and safety guidelines set by Governor Doug Ducey.
New Braunfels closes riverside parks, postpones 4th of July fireworks
According to the city, effective at noon June 26, all river parks along the Comal River and Guadalupe River within the city limits of New Braunfels are closing.
According to the city, effective at noon June 26, all river parks along the Comal River and Guadalupe River within the city limits of New Braunfels are closing.
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
Central Texas Food bank to hold emergency food distribution
The food distribution will occur on Tuesday, June 30 at the Travis County Expo Center located at 7311 Decker Lane. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The food distribution will occur on Tuesday, June 30 at the Travis County Expo Center located at 7311 Decker Lane. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Governor asks California county to reimpose stay-at-home
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he wants an agricultural Southern California county to reimpose stay-home orders amid a surge in positive coronavirus tests there and through much of the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he wants an agricultural Southern California county to reimpose stay-home orders amid a surge in positive coronavirus tests there and through much of the state.
City of Taylor cancels 4th of July events, prohibits large gatherings
Mayor Brandt Rydell will issue an executive order canceling several upcoming events in the city, including the planned Independence Day vehicle parade and fireworks display.
Mayor Brandt Rydell will issue an executive order canceling several upcoming events in the city, including the planned Independence Day vehicle parade and fireworks display.
Study: Minks infected with COVID-19 by humans can spread coronavirus back to them
The study, published in Eurosurveillance, focused on minks on two farms in the Netherlands.
The study, published in Eurosurveillance, focused on minks on two farms in the Netherlands.
New Braunfels Food Bank gets $20,000 donation from Amazon
Officials say that the donation will help provide food to thousands of area residents who are food insecure or have been economically impacted during the outbreak.
Officials say that the donation will help provide food to thousands of area residents who are food insecure or have been economically impacted during the outbreak.
Model shows that 33,000 American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
Federal support for Texas community-based COVID-19 testing sites extended
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
American Airlines to resume full-capacity flights starting July 1 amid coronavirus pandemic
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.
Fauci on rising COVID-19 numbers: ‘We can be either part of the solution or part of the problem’
“The chances are, if you get infected, you will infect someone else,” Fauci said. “If we want to end this, we got to realize we are part of the process.”
“The chances are, if you get infected, you will infect someone else,” Fauci said. “If we want to end this, we got to realize we are part of the process.”
Study finds "homes for sale" search increases by 108% in Austin
According to research done by Lendingtree.com, many of the largest U.S. metros have seen an increase in home-buying interest since the COVID-19 lows of 2020.
According to research done by Lendingtree.com, many of the largest U.S. metros have seen an increase in home-buying interest since the COVID-19 lows of 2020.
City of Pflugerville closes Lake Pflugerville amid COVID-19 outbreak
The city says the closure comes in response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The city says the closure comes in response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 to contain the spread of COVID-19.
States retreat as new virus cases hit an all-time high in US
While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
“Stay Home”: Harris Co. at Level 1 Severe on COVID-19 Threat Level System
Harris County is now at Level 1 "Stay Home" on the COVID-19 Threat Level System.
Harris County is now at Level 1 "Stay Home" on the COVID-19 Threat Level System.
The week in numbers: 3 new symptoms and $1.4 billion of COVID-19 relief funds sent to dead people
Billions of dollars in coronavirus aid were sent to deceased individuals and millions of Americans are believed to have been infected at some point.
Billions of dollars in coronavirus aid were sent to deceased individuals and millions of Americans are believed to have been infected at some point.
Working from home is costing Americans more than working from the office
As more companies signal working from home will become a permanent part of the new normal, experts believe it may force an adjustment for households that are left struggling to balance the monthly budget.
As more companies signal working from home will become a permanent part of the new normal, experts believe it may force an adjustment for households that are left struggling to balance the monthly budget.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas bars to close, restaurants to scale back to 50% capacity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.